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June 2015
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need more complex treatments. A medical provider can help
pain-related lost productive time occurs while employees are at work and is in the form of reduced performance.
you determine what is best for you. As an employer there are resources available to you and your
It’s not just the back pain sufferer who suffers when experiencing pain – the American workforce does too. Every year, back pain accounts for roughly 40 percent of all missed work days, and is the second-leading cause of missed work, lagging only behind the common cold and upper respiratory illnesses. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), in 2004, 25.9 million workers lost an average of 7.2 days of work due to back pain. That’s 186.7 million days of work lost.
employees. PeaceHealth Occupational Medicine is uniquely qualified to be the single source provider for all your occupational medicine and health services including injured worker care, pre-employment and annual physicals, in-clinic and onsite services as well as priority access to all hospital services.
A 1999 study published in the American Journal of Public Health estimated that the direct cost of missed work days alone accounted for a $14 billion expense. And that just accounts for the loss of full work days – it doesn’t take into account the individuals who become limited in the work they do. AAOS cites that from 1999 to 2004, 62 percent of people who self-reported work or walking limitations stated that their limitation was due to lower back pain.
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The good news is back pain is highly preventable and many cases of back pain are due to muscle strain that, with treatment, can resolve in just a few weeks. Other causes of back pain can be more serious. Herniated discs, injured or slipped vertebra, or bone spurs can cause back pain that could require more complex treatment.
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Here are some ways to help alleviate back pain: • Keep moving. Light activity like walking is often the best medicine for pack pain.
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• Maintain Good Posture. You can greatly increase the pressure on your back by simply leaning over the sink incorrectly. • Use Relaxation Techniques. Research shows that practices such as meditation, deep breathing and yoga can do wonders.
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• Apply Ice and Heat. Cold packs and heating packs can comfort the strained area.
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• See a Specialist. If the pain is not getting better it may be time to see your doctor. There is no magic pill for chronic back pain. Some people need core strengthening while others may
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